IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OCCUPIED SPACES DIRECT IRRADIATION UV EQUIPMENT
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
•To reduce the risk of death, personal injury or property damage from fire, electric shock, falling parts, cuts/abrasions, and other
hazards please read all warnings and instructions included with and on the fixture box and all fixture labels.
•Before installing, servicing, or performing routine maintenance upon this equipment, follow these general precautions.
•Installation and service of this equipment should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
•Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized
personnel.
•The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
•Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
•It is the obligation of the end-user to consult with appropriately qualified Professional Engineer(s), Certified Infection Control
professionals, and Certified Industrial Hygienists, as applicable, to determine whether this equipment and its installation meets
the applicable requirements for system performance, code compliance, safety, suitability and effectiveness for use in a
particular application design.
•DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED PRODUCT! This equipment has been properly packed so that no parts should have been damaged
during transit. Inspect to confirm. Any equipment damaged or broken during or after installation should be replaced. Contact
the manufacturer for replacement.
•DO NOT INSTALL BELOW THE MINIMUM HEIGHT SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
•Follow all disposal laws when replacing or disposing. Excimer lamps do not contain hazardous materials and can be recycled by
standard electronics recyclers.
•These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide every possible contingency to
meet in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired, or should problems
arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s or owner’s purposes, please contact Technical Services at Acuity
Brands Lighting, 800-705-SERV (7378).
*Asterisked statements only apply to UV222 and UV222H configurations, not applicable to UV222VL configurations. UV222VL
configurations do not have a UVC emitter, no UVC precautions necessary with UV222VL configurations.
•This equipment is designed for use with germicidal UV radiation sources and must be installed in compliance with competent
technical directions to prevent risk of personal injury from UV radiation.*
•UV radiation can pose a risk of personal injury. Overexposure can result in damage to eyes and bare skin. To reduce the risk of
overexposure this equipment must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s site planning recommendations. This may
include instructions on the relative location of each germicidal system component, the minimum distances between UV-
generating devices and other objects or surfaces, and protection from line-of-sight exposure to UV radiation in occupied spaces
located above the equipment mounting area (e. g. upper floor balconies, open staircases, etc.).*
•UV and optical radiation can be reflected by surrounding surfaces such as ceilings and walls. Since the reflective properties of
surfaces can vary widely, it should be considered as part of site planning. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
selecting appropriate ceiling and wall finishes.*
•IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS WILL NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE UV OR OPTICAL
RADIATION DURING EQUIPMENT OPERATION. THIS WILL REQUIRE THE INSTALLER TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF
IRRADIANCE OR ILLUMINANCE LEVELS IN THE SURROUNDING OCCUPIED SPACES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.*
•Maintenance and servicing of this UV generating equipment shall be performed by authorized personnel. Service personnel
must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if the equipment will be in operation during the maintenance or
servicing work. Contact the equipment manufacturer for PPE recommendations and guidance.*
•Take precautions to ensure that the concentration of ozone in the installation is limited to a value that is within applicable
permissible exposure limits. Verify acceptable ozone concentrations in the installation taking into account the number of
products in a given volume of space, the characteristics of the ventilation system, access, and other factors. Permissible
exposure limits vary based on the place of ozone application, the length of exposure, and other factors and are publicly
available. For reference, the EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standard is 0.070 ppm maximum concentration averaged over 8
hours and current OSHA regulations set an eight-hour time-weighted average permissible exposure limit of 0.10 ppm. The
amount of ozone emitted by this equipment does not exceed a concentration of 0.001 ppm over an 8-hour period, as tested in
accordance with UL 867.*
•UVC module not intended for use with wall switches. Connect to an unswitched circuit intended for 24/7/365 continuous
operation.*
•To ensure that the equipment may continue to operate as designed, replacements for the proprietary UV Module System (UV
Lamp Module and Dosage Controller) must be purchased from Acuity Brands Lighting. Contact Acuity Brands Lighting when the
UV Lamp Module reaches end of life.*
•This equipment, including the lamp modules, must be stored in a dust-free environment and be handled while wearing clean
gloves. Since far-UVC radiation is absorbed by proteins and other organic compounds, accumulation of dust particles or touching
of the optical radiation surface will negatively impact the output of the UV radiation source. Follow recommended cleaning
procedures when dirt is observed on the lens and as part of a regular maintenance cleaning cycle.*
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DELIVER TO OWNER AFTER INSTALLATION
Gotham | Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., One Lithonia Way, Conyers, GA 30012 • 800-705-SERV (7378) • www.gothamlighting.com
Gotham, nLight, and the Acuity Brands logos are registered trademarks of Acuity Brands. Care222 is a registered trademark of Ushio America, Inc.
Products herein may be covered by one or more U.S. Patents and Patents Pending. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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